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Welcome Home Gifts and More

289 Main Street, McBride, V0J 2E0 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Welcome Home Gifts and More has been inspected 2 times by Northern Health Authority since August 21, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 22, 2023, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2023. For example: 401 - Critical Repeat Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 21, 2023. For example: 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2023. For example: 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]

About this data

These results come from Northern Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Follow-Up Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 306 - Repeat Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: General sanitation of kitchen needs improvement. Food debris was observed littered across stove, flooring, and inside of microwave. Irregular cleaning can result in a health hazard due to bacterial growth and the potential for contamination of food.
      • Corrective Action: Perform regular cleaning of the kitchen on a daily basis to ensure that build up of food debris does not occur.
    • 401 - Critical Repeat Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: Hand washing station was being used to discard some food items. The hand washing sink is intended to be used only for hand washing in order to prevent cross-contamination between food and staff. Signage above hand sink has been posted as a reminder.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that the hand sink is used only for hand washing. Three-compartment sink was empty and available for use at time of inspection.
  2. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 205 - Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
      • Observation: Potentially hazardous cold foods are stored at above 4°C. (Public Health significance) - All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C - out of the danger zone to prevent bacterial growth and possibly food borne illness
      • Corrective Action: Move potentially hazardous cold foods (PHF) to working refrigeration units that maintain a temperature of 4°C or less, monitor and adjust the temperatures or have serviced, as required. Any PHF stored above 4°C for more than 2 hours cannot be served to the public.
    • 306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
      • Observation: Food preparation area as noticeably dirty at time of inspection, with build-up of some clutter as well. Public Health Significance - Clutter and insufficient cleaning can lead to pest infestations or contamination of food, leading to foodborne illnesses.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure that all surfaces are cleaned on a regular so that the premise is maintained in a sanitary condition. All equipment and supplies needs to be stored in an organized manner so that surfaces can be cleaned and operator can appropriately monitor for pests.
    • 401 - Critical Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
      • Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Inadequate facilities provided for hand washing - Handwash station was full of dishes at time of inspection. Public Health Significance - Hand washing is an important practice to ensure food are protected from cross contamination from other previously handled foods or contact surfaces.
      • Corrective Action: Ensure the hand wash station is accessible at all times and used only as a hand wash station whenever food is being prepared. Soap and paper towel in dispensers and hot and cold running water must be provided to facilitate proper hand washing.

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